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Health Benefits of Licorice

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Dried Licorice root
Dried Licorice root

Licorice is from the latin word "liquiritia", is known for its sweetening characteristic. Chinese ranked licorice as "superior", which means it could be used over a long period of time with no toxic effect, it is being used by the Chinese for more than 5,000 years. Its roots have tremendous therapeutic properties. Hippocrates called it sweet root. Its root contains a substance that is 50 to 100 times sweeter than table sugar.

The Greeks used licorice as thirst quencher and to relieve swelling caused by water retention.

Medicinal Uses:

  • To treat stomach ulcer - licorice stimulates the body's defenses to prevent the formation of ulcers, it is more effective than antacids. According to studies there is a 91% success in the treatment of stomach ulcer by using licorice. Treatments should be continued for 8 to 16 weeks, depending on how fast or slow the recovery of the patient. Licorice should be taken 20 to 30 minutes before meals in order for it to be more effective in the treatment of ulcer, licorice will act as a lining in the stomach, to help protect it.
  • Helps in weight control treatments since licorice helps to maintain stomach acid levels.
  • Helps for Respiratory Illnesses - licorice contain anti-allergic properties that is essential for the treatment of respiratory disorder.
  • Anti-inflammatory - licorice acts on the tissue much the same way as cortisone but without the negative side effects.
  • Tonic to help combat fever


Effective in the Treatment of:

  • Herpes
  • Cirrhosis of the liver
  • Hepatitis
  • Arthritis
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Menopausal Syndrome
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Laxative
  • Diuretic
  • Anti-spasmodic

Warning: Licorice is not recommended for people who suffer arterial hypertension or kidney problems. When taken in excess, it can cause water retention and hypertension. These adverse effects can be lessened by taking large dosage of potassium and lower the intake of sodium (table salt).

Recommended Dosage -1- 2 grams of licorice root per day and 0.25 - 0.5 grams of extract.

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Fitter profile image

Fitter  says:
2 years ago

Never heard about this plant. Can I found it somewhere except China? I've tried local drugstores and didn't find even any similar name.

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len7288  says:
2 years ago

It is being sold as dietary supplement check this site

http://hubpages.com/hub/Forever_Lycium_Plus_

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Chi Flat Iron  says:
2 years ago

Does commercial licorice (both the red or black candy variety) contain any of this herb or is it only a candy? I have a neighbor who is from Holland and she says they eat a lot of black licorice candy other there as a healthy treat.

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len7288  says:
2 years ago

Hi Chi Flat Iron,

those candies might contain a small amount of licorice, but if you want something that can really work get the real licorice herb or a dietary supplement that contain licorice.

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foodmagnetism  says:
2 years ago

Very interesting site

buy absinthe  says:
17 months ago

great info thank you

Shamali  says:
10 months ago

Thank you for the great information that can help many people who really need help , again thank you very much.

ncfulearn  says:
8 months ago

It is really a great piece of article.please continue posting these information...

kevin   says:
8 months ago

This is the most wonderful tasting Licorice Ive ever found ? it's only normally for sale in Garden centers in the UK, it's expensive but worth it , follow this link to read about it, I just by the plain black Licorice.

http://www.rjslicorice.co.nz/Benefits_4.aspx

RavenPunk  says:
5 months ago

I have a strong sex drive that is a bit much for my hubby. I have tried a great deal of things to try to not be so "intense" with my sexual cravings. Upon hours of reading, I have learned that soy products cause of the phyoestrogen in it lowers libido. Im not too much the soy type so I was very happy to learn that black licorice supplements can also help lower libido as well. Im just throwing this out there to help any other ladies who may have the same issue that I do. =)

Sara Rodriguez  says:
3 months ago

Hey LICORICE is in my colon cleanse, is that healthy/good?

Moondark  says:
3 months ago

Many licorice candies contain Anise instead of Licorice. Or combinations thereof. Licorice from europe tends to have more licorice than others. Spezzatina is a small, hard licorice candy made of pure licorice. Very strong! But once you get used to it, sucking on it helps tame cravings for sweets. At least for me it does. Lincoln Nebraska had a licorice candy store that sells actual licorice root as well. Licorice International. They will ship.

Ernie Nash  says:
2 months ago

I've heard licorice is a blood thinner. Is this correct?

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